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Melvin Dudding Obituary

Melvin C. (Bud) Dudding, 96, of New Castle, Va., passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Reynolds Dudding. He is survived by sons, Roy and wife, Barbara Dudding, and Steve Dudding; grandchildren, Joyce Ashley and Michael, Charles Dudding, and Cristy, April Thomas and Matt, Richard Dudding and Dana, Allen Dudding and Brenda, and Brenda Lipes and Brian; and great-grandchildren, Jason Dudding, Derick Dudding, Justin Dudding, Brad Lipes, Shauna Mattox, Leilani Ayers, Courtney Ashley, Hunter Ashley, and Keiley Dudding. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2009, at the Hebron Church Cemetery with Pastor Danny Kesler officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va. www.paitselfh.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 9, 2009.

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Gail Wood

July 12, 2009

I am sorry to hear about Uncle Bud!My thoughts are prayers are with all of you!
Gail Dudding (Wilbur's oldest daughter)

Karen Conner

July 10, 2009

Joyce, April and Charlie, we're sorry to hear about your grandfather's passing. Our thoughts are with you all. Karen and Howard

July 9, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Bud. Before my daddys passing in 1974 Jack Dudding he told me many wonderful things about Bud, especially his kindness

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